Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Farmer's Wife QA, Week 3

I'm going to follow Elizabeth's lead and post my Farmer's Wife Quilt Along blocks every Tuesday. Like Elizabeth, I'm doing the blocks in order, and like Elizabeth, I appreciate the idea of a weekly schedule for them. Ah, it's nice not to be the only order freak in blogland. : ) This week's blocks: Bat Wing and Big Dipper.

I like how the Bat Wing block turned out, but what's up with the corners of the block being rounded? I know the rounded corners on the templates are supposed to be helpful, but I'm not used to that, so it just seems to be screwing me up. But the block still turned out to be the right size, so I guess I can't complain.

Big Dipper is okay, although I do wish I had chosen fabrics with a little more contrast. They looked good next to each other, but in the completed block they're getting lost in each other a bit. Oh well—I suppose it won't hurt to have some blocks like this once the entire quilt is put together.

Next week's blocks look a bit more challenging, especially when it comes to choosing the right fabric. Looking forward to it though!

I love your FW fabrics!! Unlike Merumo, I have no trouble not joining this one (since I'll be starting a Dear Jane in August). But I sure do ***Love*** watching you other gals work on Farmer's Wife! THanks for sharing

I think your blocks look great, but I see what you mean about the contrast on the Big Dipper. My Batwing has rounded edges too! It's those darned templates!!! And you know me, I like a nice routine, even in my crafty life :)

I really like your blocks, and love the fabrics you're using. When I originally saw this qal I wasn't that interested but now that I see how your blocks are turning out - and a few other people's! - I'm kind of wishing I had time for it!

I think I am about at the same point as you are - I need to finish up one that I have started and then I think I have 7 done.I am going in order they come in from the book too.Karenhttp://karensquilting.com/blog/

stopped by to say hello....can't participate this time, but I did mention you on my McCall's Design Star profile and the Supernova quilt-along...hope you were able to check it out. QA's are fun! http://www.mccallsquilting.com/articles/Design_Star__2011_Finalist___Marlene_Oddie?preview=1

You have done an amazing job so far with your colours! Can't wait to see next week's lot. I like your sense of order. I may just have to follow your example. :) I just received my book though, so this week is catch up!

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